Apr 16 2014 Eng 11

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Daily Learning Target(s): By the end of the week, students will be able to...

  • analyze new vocabulary as evidenced by completing practice exercises.
  • practice the skill of description and analysis as evidenced by writing journal entries for the junior portfolio.
  • analyze texts for elements of realism as evidenced by reading, discussion, annotating and writing.
Homework Due Today:
  • Rise of Realism Reading and Annotations

Homework:

  1. Due Fri 4/18: A Mystery of Heroism Annotations
  2. Due Fri 4/18: Realism Vocabulary Flashcards
  3. Due Mon 4/21: UC Statement # 1 and 2 Final SUMMATIVE Drafts
    • Typed final draft, MLA format
  4. Due Mon 4/28: College Comparison Tri-Folds
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  1. Have handouts, binder paper, journals, writing utensils, and classwork with you every day

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  • What is realism and how did it influence texts?
  • How is personal narrative writing important to the junior portfolio?
Agenda
  1. Learning Logs: Update every day with homework, reminders, and essential questions.
  2. Journals: "The Reasons I Am Successful"
Many of us have external influences, people, or situations in our life that help us succeed. Some of us have certain characteristics or traits that helps us succeed
Write about the reasons you are successful; are there outside influences, your own personality traits, or some combination that make up the reasons you are successful?

    1. Title, Date.
    2. Write for the entire time, keep your pencil/pen moving.
    3. Write a full page or more.
    4. Count your words and put the total at the top.
3. Finish A Mystery of Heroism by Stephen Crane
4. Tutorial Options:
    1. Make up quizzes/test or missing work for English.
    2. Make realism flashcards
    3. Meet with Ms. Cadwell or Cancino about UC Statement re-writes.
    4. Read silently.
    5. Work on homework for another class.